Collaborating Physician – Part-Time

Midwest Express Clinic•Joliet, IL

8d•$156 - $156•Onsite

About The Position

The Collaborative Physician serves as a practicing physician within Midwest Express Clinic and is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while also providing clinical collaboration, oversight, and support for providers across assigned clinic locations in accordance with Indiana and Illinois state regulatory requirements. In addition to standard physician responsibilities, this role supports quality oversight initiatives, provider collaboration, chart review activities, clinic rounding, and clinical leadership efforts that promote consistency, patient safety, and operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
Active unrestricted medical license in Indiana and/or Illinois as required.
DEA registration required.
Strong clinical judgment, interpersonal communication, and patient care skills.
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals of all ages.

Nice To Haves

DOT certification preferred.
Urgent care, family medicine, or emergency medicine experience preferred.
Prior provider supervision or collaboration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care services within assigned Midwest Express Clinic locations, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow-up of patients across all age groups.
Deliver evidence-based care for acute illnesses, injuries, occupational medicine services, physicals, and other services offered by Midwest Express Clinic.
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record system.
Collaborate with clinic teams to support efficient patient flow and an exceptional patient experience.
Provide clinical leadership through strong patient care practices, teamwork, and adherence to organizational standards.
Provide physician collaboration and oversight for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants across clinic locations.
Serve as a clinical resource for providers regarding patient care decisions, treatment planning, and clinical escalation support.
Maintain availability through designated communication channels during clinic operating hours to support provider questions and patient care needs.
Coordinate physician coverage when unavailable to ensure continuity of provider support.
Support providers in delivering evidence-based urgent care services aligned with organizational standards and clinical protocols.
Perform chart reviews and prescribing oversight in accordance with Indiana and Illinois collaborative practice requirements.
Review documentation completeness, clinical decision-making, and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Maintain and execute collaborative agreements in accordance with applicable state laws and organizational standards.
Identify trends and opportunities for provider education, quality improvement, and clinical consistency.
Support development and maintenance of clinical workflows, standards, and protocols in collaboration with operational and clinical leadership.
Participate in provider meetings, quality initiatives, and clinical improvement efforts as requested.
Conduct periodic clinic rounding activities to support providers, observe workflows, and reinforce clinical standards.
Assist with management of complex patient cases and clinical escalations.
Support provider training related to urgent care procedures, documentation standards, and clinical workflows.
Review and complete physician-level pre-surgical clearance evaluations as needed.